A federal subpoena has been issued seeking records related to a land development project allegedly linked to Mayor Tiffany Henyard's boyfriend in Dolton, Illinois. Henyard, a Democrat, lost the mayoral primary by a landslide. The subpoena is part of an ongoing federal probe into her activities during her term as mayor and township supervisor.
Key Points
Subpoena issued seeking records tied to land development project involving Henyard's boyfriend
Federal probe ongoing into Henyard's activities as mayor and township supervisor
Henyard faced controversies and lawsuits over alleged corruption and financial mismanagement
Trustee Jason House ran on a platform of transparency and accountability
Former Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot investigated Henyard's handling of funds
Pros
Transparency in government
Accountability in public office
Cons
Allegations of financial mismanagement
Accusations of corruption and civil rights violations